Host

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar is seeking a friendly host to warmly greet guests, manage seating flow, and provide accurate wait times. The role involves coordinating guest names and party sizes, assisting servers, and ensuring a clean, welcoming hostess area.

The position emphasizes excellent communication, grooming habits, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Join us for a fast-paced, guest-focused atmosphere at our Owensboro location.

Qualifications

• No prior restaurant experience required.
• Standing for long periods (up to 5 hours).
• Clear and effective communication in the language of our guests.
• Exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all guests on arrival.
• Open the front door for guests when possible.
• Record guest names and party size when immediate seating is limited.
• Call out name and party number when tables become available.
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time.
• Accommodate special seating requests where possible.
• Seat guests based on preferences and balance customer flow.
• Help bus tables and keep floors clean.
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked.
• Clean all windows in the foyer.
• Stock bathrooms and perform hourly checks.
• Offer menus and introduce servers at seating; inspect table presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Grooming

Job description

Summary of Position

Welcome and warmly greet guests on arrival. Manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests to a table that best serves their wishes.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Duties and Responsibilities

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival
• When possible, open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant
• When immediate seating is limited, record guest names and the number of people in their party
• Call out name and number of party when tables become available
• Provide guests with estimated waiting time
• Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible
• Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations
• Help bus tables and help keep floors clean
• Keep hostess stand and closet clean and stocked
• Clean all windows in the foyer
• Stock bathrooms and make sure they stay clean with hourly bathroom checks
• Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness
• Relay messages to servers as neededThank guests as they leave and invite them to return
• Answer the phone with a smile and the correct greeting

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of our guests
• Must have exceptional grooming habits